Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

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From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

for the reason that

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

a tall elegant chest of drawers

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

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From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

something used to beautify

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading DOING UP OLD FURNITURE.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading DOING UP OLD FURNITURE.

a young female

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

past form of “grain” — thoroughly work in

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

engage in

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

and nothing more

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading DOING UP OLD FURNITURE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

and nothing more

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

in an original manner

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

with respect to the outside

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

make a painting

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

not in physical motion

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

carry out

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

a source of difficulty

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

up to a particular time

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading DOING UP OLD FURNITURE.

a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

tanned and coarsened from being outdoors

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

at the time that

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

in the company of; together with

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I want to make these articles entirely practical and within the scope of the readers of THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER, so I take a girl's room--a bed sitting-room, because I feel sure that I shall appeal to a wider circle than if I merely dealt with the decoration of a sitting-room only, and I shall hope to show her how much the girl owner may do herself in the beautifying of her "den."

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I had myself three such derelicts, one a chiffonier which had originally been grained in imitation of mahogany, but which had got chipped and worn until it looked worth nothing more than firing.

a late time of life

From this reading Yet as a piece of woodwork it was in good condition, for I daresay it was fifty years old, when furniture was much better made than it is now.

but in spite of that

From this reading I want to avoid launching into expense, so I shall first of all deal with the doing up of old furniture, for in every house one finds what may be called derelicts, articles of furniture which have outwardly at least had their day, and yet like many an old weather-beaten craft there is a lot of good work still in them if one takes a little trouble and spends a little time in putting on a coat or two of paint and a little varnish.